Accounting Manager

WHO WE ARE

The Alliance for Decision Education (“the Alliance”) is a nonprofit organization that is driving a revolutionary shift in the way that we think about education. Our mission is to improve lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. We are driven by this mission, supported by science, and backed by a growing list of global luminaries and leaders.

The decisions we make shape our lives and those of the people around us. There is no more important set of skills that we can teach today’s youth than how to approach decision-making.

The Alliance is committed to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative culture. Our team is made up of diverse, dedicated, and driven educators, researchers, subject matter experts, and other professionals who have come from different backgrounds for a common purpose. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Alliance offers a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of competitive compensation that is commensurate with experience, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), an Employee Assistance Program, and employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Employees may contribute to a Flexible Spending Account, as well as a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%. Employees also receive equipment and supplies to work remotely as well as additional resources to help them do their best work.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for leading the Alliance’s finance function. This individual will manage a variety of areas in the finance space including, but not limited to, accounting, budgeting, annual filings, audits, billing, financial reporting, and taxes.

The Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Operations as a part of the Operations department, which is responsible for ensuring that the Alliance has the platforms and procedures to optimize organizational health and achieve our mission. This position may be a Senior Manager depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.

We expect this individual to adhere to the Alliance’s hybrid work schedule, working both remotely and from our office in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

*The position is based in the United States.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage financial planning, forecasting, and analysis.
• Partner with senior and executive leadership on the annual budget creation.
• Work with all departments across the organization to create and monitor department budgets.
• Manage the organization’s budget by tracking expenses and approving transactions.
• Collaborate with the Development Department to forecast revenue by tracking donations and other contributions.
• Manage bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable through QuickBooks; handle all bills, invoices, and reconciliations, potentially with administrative or other bookkeeping support.
• Lead annual state and federal financial filings and audited financial statements, as well as other organizational audits.
• Collect, interpret, and review financial data and reports.
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local financial requirements, including state taxes, payroll taxes, tax exemptions, and the organization’s 501c3.
• Drive process changes in the Finance area to ensure ongoing compliance with financial and regulatory requirements and best-practice financial and accounting procedures.
• Developing financial models to support strategic planning activities
• Collaborate with the organization’s auditing firm and legal counsel.
• Other duties as assigned, potentially including supporting Operations Department projects outside of finance as appropriate.
• These responsibilities may change or expand over time, consistent with the organization’s needs and initiatives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience
  • 5 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field(s).
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting, tax, and compliance best practices.
  • Experience using QuickBooks or similar program(s).
  • Experience with nonprofits and nonprofit accounting principles, including fund accounting and grant management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred, but not required.
  • Experience with nonprofit organizations is preferred but not required.
• Skills, Characteristics, and Attributes
  • Technologically proficient.
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Project and/or program management skills.
  • Leadership and ownership skills.
  • Respectful, collaborative, and collegial.
  • Intellectually humble, open-minded, innovative, strategic, and adaptable.
  • Growth-minded and intellectually curious.
  • Diligent, professional, productive, reliable, organized, and efficient.
  • Takes initiative and is committed to individual and organizational success.
  • Passionate about the work and dedicated to the organization’s goals.